Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SWCA Environmental Consultants is an environmental consulting firm seeking a Senior Contracts Analyst for its Legal team. The role reviews, analyzes, negotiates, and maintains professional services contracts and other legal documents while supporting risk management, compliance monitoring, contract workflows, and contract management systems.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and redline client professional services contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, leases, and amendments to balance risk and expediency
- Evaluate contracts for compliance with company policies, accounting standards, information security protocols, and relevant regulations
- Support contract negotiation
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., project management, risk, legal, technology and finance teams) to ensure understanding and compliance with contractual terms
- Provide guidance on contractual obligations and assist in resolving contract-related issues
- Recommend improvements to contract review workflows and compliance processes
- Assist with the implementation and optimization of contract management systems
- Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing efforts regarding contract compliance and risk awareness
Skills
- Knowledge normally obtained through post-secondary education or training; bachelor's degree or higher preferred
- Five years of relevant, progressively responsible experience
- * Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field
- * Five (5) years of experience in contract compliance, legal support, or contract administration—ideally in a professional services environment
- * Familiarity with contract terminology, legal document structures, and risk/compliance principles
- * High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- * Strong written and verbal communication skills
- * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); experience with ticketing systems or contract management software is a plus
- * Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
- * Capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Seven years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education
- * Seven (7) years of experience in contract compliance, legal support, or contract administration—ideally in a professional services environment
- * Experience supporting legal or risk teams
- * Basic understanding of compliance and risk management in the context of professional services
- * Ability to interpret and communicate complex contract terms clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Benefits
- Regular position with benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Performance-based bonuses for eligible employees
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Career development programs and Career Landscape support resources
- Opportunities to advance careers and promotion from within
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